FIRST TIME PLOWING ABANDONED FARM | BUILDING GARDEN BEDS AND PLANTING | NEW FARMING ON OLD FARM

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

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[@annafye129]

Mrs Vicki is going to be so envious.You've earned this exciting time

[@131dyana]

So nice to see.

[@shellydehart8217]

I can’t over the beauty of your dirt. It looks so good. Gonna have much success with your farming. I sure could use a Miss Vickie. She’s definitely very knowledgeable on gardening. Your surly blessed to have her. This is all so exciting. Yep, Robert goes way back in his blood line coming to be a farmer 😊. ♥️♥️😊👍👍🌟🌟🐶

[@MAC46802]

Robert it is so nice to see you grabbing the knowledge she giving you.

[@ASears-uy3wh]

Looking great, Robert. You will love the Calima Bean...one of my favorites. Happy growing 🌱

[@terrioestreich4007]

Your area is so beautiful

[@kristyhaynes1130]

Good job be proud youuuu come along way

[@HalfPint5811]

Good work

[@dianemazon1937]

Miss Vickey is all that and so much mere. So is Blue. The singing birds are wonderful!!

[@barbararoberto1258]

You have done a wonderful job plowing and the farm it looks so nice around the farm keep up the good work

[@lenaepoppe6194]

Nice job stoked for your garden! Exciting 🎉

[@jeniceowen5184]

🎉you are so cute in your plowing!🎉

[@michellemhessman4364]

I'm glad u are having fun

[@elizabethjaneda2456]

Robert a great video and loved watching you and your friend plant. Oh the people in your area will have soon great things to purchase from you. Sure wish I could get some, but being up here in Ohio don’t think that would be possible. This old lady sure enjoys your videos and am so glad you share them with us. 💕😍 see you in the next one.😀😎

[@scottgm321]

35 years ago I worked on a small farm in Alabama . It was awesome to work alone and it was also awesome to work with someone and talk about everything while working. It was fun listening to you two talking as you moved down the line.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

We work great together and have good conversation

[@meloniemurillo2885]

Calendula is a medicinal plant also, not just a flowering plant. Nasturtium s are and edible flower also. Great gardening partners for the garden. Awesome job and great video. Ms. Vicki is a wealth of gardening knowledge to start you on your gardening journey Robert.

[@kellycal124]

Happy for you Robert! Xo

[@gardinyakopa8694]

Good 👍 the beginning of changing starting...great job...try to clean the 🚗 and pull out..maybe make one side for all to give you nice decorations..

[@teaberrywmn]

Wow, that will work wonders ripping up wisteria roots.

[@JanTrewhitt]

WOW, you are going to be busy with that large of a garden!! You will have to spend a lot of time getting all that produce picked and the weeds under control!!

[@tantejopie268]

Listening to the birdsong in the background, it is just so good for the soul to be getting your hands dirty and being productive growing your own food. I live in a small 2 bedroom place in an over 65,s complex and I have veggies growing in large black plastic tubs. It gladdens my heart to plant and grow and eat. Well done Robert, you will enjoy eating your the produce of all your hard work.

[@kflan3342]

Plow/Disc/Harrow makes for smooth ground !

[@louallen1993]

Robert you're a man after my own heart plowing and planting seeds !! I'm getting to old for it now but boy did I ever love it in my younger days !! I love your excitement anf enthusiasm !! You go boy !!! Nothing's more satisfying and enjoyable than working the ground & planting & then comes the harvest !!!

[@deborahmarion9038]

Robert, you will need to start a compost bin so that you can use your composted material to enrich your soil for next years garden, good organic material to amend your soil. 🥬🫐🥕🍅🥦🍑 The Old Byrd Farm is really coming alive again, good for you Robert! Thank you to Miss Vicki for helping you to get things started.

[@frankscarborough1428]

It's amazing to see the wisteria jungle become a flower and vegetable garden. The fruit trees will be great in due time. Good job miss Vicki, Robert and of course let's not forget mr blue the supervisor

[@gracewashburn8276]

My goodness Robert it’s going to be quite an adventure, killing up the Earth that hasn’t been worked in many years, and I’m just thinking of all those wisterias that were covering the property. I can see it now they’re not gonna raise their ugly heads again.❤❤

[@darlenejordahl3187]

This is a fun show for us as many of us are gardeners!!

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

I am glad you are enjoying

[@barbaraaustin3633]

Miss Vicky rocks! You're so lucky to have her around.

[@sandydisneyfan8355]

I am really enjoying these planting videos and all of Vicki's tips and information.

[@felicitymcconville4322]

I love listening to both you and Vickie. I love her accent and learning about gardening from someone who really knows what they are talking about ❤

[@debrabrooks6138]

Awesome decision to get the plow! I wonder if a pitchfork after you plow, would be good to get up the grass roots, it might be easier to lift up the roots. I learned something new from you! I I knew green brier root was used in making root beer along with sassafras and birch root, but I didn't know it was edible! That to me as a wild food forager is great to know, we have so much of that growing here that I will harvest some and give it a try. :) I think you have made good choices with what was chosen to plant. I love spring pea pods myself and carrots, radish and turnips ahh so many veggies I love! I wish I had the land to do varieties of summer squash, I love the green and yellow types. oh and the butternut as well. I am so happy for you, I remember my first time plowing a field, awesome experience indeed! Will you have a herb garden as well?

[@Carolbearce]

Fresh turned dirt smells amazing. Looking good Robert. I can’t wait to see all you grow.

[@brendabrown5341]

After all your hard work, it's good to see you doing something you're so excited about!

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

It’s exciting to me to see this actually turned into a farm again - albeit a small one for now, but still.

[@maryalicehuffstetler3026]

This video reminds me of when I was 10 years old and my dad and mom would start early in the morning working up land, and then we would go out and help them plant a garden. Back then, I would moan and groan about it, but thinking back to those days, bring back some good memories. I hope your garden thrives and you have plenty to eat and give to friends.

[@celleduffel1533]

You are going to be a farmer before you know it :) Hiiiii Blue and Mrs Vickie

[@gannjones4480]

Robert you could plant some dwarf sunflowers in a big patch so you can sell them

[@susanbellefeuille]

The "Farmer Gene" has been released - good for you Robert! It will be delightful to see the fruits of your labour. So lovely that you have someone with such good knowledge of planting.

[@bakerbaggertagger]

We are feeling your excitement, Robert. It is a good , happy time.

[@evw6486]

You have a kind neighbor,

[@carolheighes9988]

It is looking great and my compliments to Miss Vickie. She is a fount of knowledge!! I also completely understand working outside is a priority while the house is on hold.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

So happy to see you farming Robert. Your smile while plowing made me giggle🤗 I could just hear those wisteria vines screaming for mercy all the way up here in TN! I knew if you ever saw what a disk and plow could do to those vines, you’d be hooked. Your farm has a purpose again! I’m so happy for you❤️🤗🐝

[@tangie777uk]

Absolutely wonderful Robert

[@WLgrad05]

This is the first time I've seen Ms Vicky. I'll say she sounds VERY Irish. And that accent is rare in ga nowadays.

[@trishelrod568]

I can smell the fresh dirt right through the iPad screen. I have a idea what you are going to do with the covare. I can’t wait to watch.

[@tantejopie268]

Miss Vickie is correct. Save some of the seeds, what I do is save the biggest ones. I surmise then that the seeds have a good chance to germinate next year.

[@glennyork6800]

New S Ga Farmer. Sir Robert the New Farmer.

[@darlenegood4101]

Wonderful Robert. I used to garden all the time, but I'm disabled now and cannot work the soil anymore. This year, however, I might try some bucket gardening.

[@tvcat3665]

Yes, do it! Lots of people are growing things in all sorts of containers. Even if it's just one patio tomato you'll enjoy it!👍🏻

[@TheGiddyGardener]

You can use lots of things as planters - I also use grow bags

[@darlenegood4101]

@@TheGiddyGardener What are grow bags?

[@TheGiddyGardener]

@@darlenegood4101 fabric bags that you can grow in - the fabric allows for better air flow

[@jerrysollinger5112]

You go Robert. When i am on my tractor a1960HI I always sing" Green acres is the place to be" LOL I really enjoy watching you videos.

[@debbiegoforth8537]

I thought I was the only one who did that!😂

[@kerrygilchrist62]

Can’t wait to watch the garden grow 😀😀😀😀😀

[@sheilam4964]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@allygee5468]

Well certainly faster than the tiller

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Yes! 😅

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

👍👍👍

[@kizzyjrjunior6520]

Wonderful job.

[@authorjohnwquinn]

Like many of your viewers, I've been watching you from the start of clearing the Old Byrd Farm. Hard work pays off - You've done a remarkable job. Congratulations on you turning soil - with the knowledgable help of Miss Vicki, I know your garden will be a sight to see! Continued success from Tucson, AZ!

[@darleneroe3994]

so cool! And i got to watch the experience of your first plow! Love this.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Yes. Definitely a “historic” moment for me and the OBF.

[@NapervilleMom]

Your excitement and enthusiasm are contagious. Congratulations Farmer Robert!

[@penguinoni8941]

I just love that the horses casually come up to the fence to keep an eye on proceedings 😜

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Right?!

[@bethgiesey9405]

Great video. Hello Miss Vickie, Scott & Robert. I can't wait to see everything grow

[@pamelasinclair-karney8856]

Wow that's fantastic, awesome.😊

[@junejackson7958]

You both done a great job its fascinating hearing about the planting methods

[@thickthinhomestead3958]

Just found your channel. First vid Ive watched. Going to go back and watch your progress. I love history and the fact your getting a old farm back running again is awesome. Wish more would do it.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lynnebunning7273]

Your friend is so knowledgeable. What horticulture background does she have. Who Is videoing? Cheers Lynne Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍🏻⭐️ can’t wait for them to start growing. Going to look amazing!

[@abbyfromkc652]

Makes me think about the big family Farms and Appalachia ways of living with living off the land and canning them for winter.

[@nadinevalent4436]

the wisteria are quaking in their boots, a spring tooth plow and cultivator ' OH NO'

[@mygrammieis]

Giggles 🤭 I second that emotion

[@peggyharris3301]

😅😂😅😂😂🤣

[@peggyharris3301]

"Coursing through my blood"..😅😂...Love your videos...I feel like your an "old" friend!! Thanku for posting Robert... 😊

[@terryg6596]

Hi Robert,you certainly have taken to that tractor your plowing what was under that mass of weed and wisteria,remember a while ago you cutting your way through form the road to the house,keep on keepiing on lol,see you next week take care

[@srevero1]

Exciting possibilities...

[@melissafanis2420]

She should do her own gardening channel ❤️

[@EverydayKindaGuy]

Guineafowl like heavy brush and cover.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

They got lots of it. But head for the road.

[@mygrammieis]

I’m just thrilled for ya💯👏💯👏it’s in you DNA.🕊👍💫💪

[@glorafarris9977]

You are going to put in drainage ditch for the wetlands

[@vivianneigin1399]

I can remember my dad planting flowers by his garden and picking them and giving them to my mother.

[@nancylpowers4778]

Great video Robert. Turning the page of history in the Old Byrd Farm. Brings back life to the ground. The beauty of the flowers. The great dinner you are going to have.. Beans, ham, corn bread and sweet tea. Very yummy. Take care!

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Oh this comment just made me hungry

[@tantejopie268]

Trust me when I say that the reward you get when you eat your own home grown produce, is sensational. I absolutely love to pick enough fruit and vege to eat for that nigh,s dinner. You cannot get the food any fresher !! You can also freeze any excess.

[@marshashelley8668]

Love the smell of fresh worked dirt! Have fun with your working of the farm!!

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Thank you! Will do!

[@barbaravickroy7563]

Danny over at Deep South Homestead says that every few years he has to deep plough the edges of his fields to cut the tree roots.

[@keggs1961]

Best video in a long time!! Love to see ya bringing the farming aspect back to the OBF

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Lots of recent farming videos.

[@lynnmacleod1879]

Wow...what a difference a year makes!!!,🌱💚🚜💪

[@artillerest43rdva7]

great job Robert plowing, disking and planting! that spring plow is great tool. can not wait until you get the 3 bottom plow going! the old equipment is so durable and well built.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Yeah me too - I really wanna get that into the ground. The spring plow has been amazing though

[@pameladawson6648]

Hello. I saw a photo of the front of the Byrd Farm, from the road, when you first started. I could not see the house at all! Now look at it, amazing transformation!! It is a work in progress. Congratulations to you, your friends, and others whom have helped you along the way. I really like your new gardening expert. So much knowledge! Take care all...

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Thanks -

[@LitlPoot]

Yeah for Ms. Vickie - she's using my favorite garden tool !!!! 😃

[@donnamcnichol7433]

What treasures will you uncover now

[@paulhoffman6371]

Same neighor who loaned you the heavy duty equipment when you were clearing wisteria -- where you just plowed and disced?

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

No different neighbor

[@trishelrod568]

Please please list the seed emergent she used.

[@treda9099]

The plow looks like something a team of horses would pull 😂 it's awesome ❗

[@marthakierstead3415]

I love the transformation of the farm ! Can’t wait to see all of the fruits of your labor late summer

[@darlacox301]

Watch you go happy as ever❤❤❤😊😊😊🎉

[@allygee5468]

Nice old plough Robert I have an older one here it requires a horse and driver so is just a garden ornament now

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

That’s cool, I love those old farming implements

[@tacocin]

Nice rig!

[@thegreenquill1052]

Smells great!

[@williamsteriti2718]

As I what you do your land and I look and I see all the beautiful grass and greenery around no cement like out here in New York City no disgusting ground that's covered in all that tar and cement and dirt and filth I could think of how beautiful your ground smells after rain and like you said as you work the ground It's just so beautiful I would give every and anything I have to be out there we use on and not here in New York City where it's just horrible You are truly a blessed man Robert The Lord put you in a beautiful place and that's why as you working in and you make it so much more beautiful when you carry on a traditional farming that is what made America great and now it's being totally destroyed and our land sold to China You're one of the last bastions you and Aaron and his family and all those great Americans that are still working their land to make it better May God bless all of you as you try to keep America great ♾️🛐✝️🙏❤️

[@karenchilders2449]

Soil looks really good. We used to dig up our whole back yard and plant back in the 80s. Good eatin.

[@xandarielle7858]

I think you need to regrade the land and dig a trench for the water from the neighbor's property and guide it towards the road and away from you. Then you won't have a swamp in your back yard.

[@larrysmith6499]

The smile on your face when started plowing was priceless. I'm happy for you good buddy. Your soil looks amazing. Love the smell of freshly plowed dirt. The more you mend the soil, the garden will be better the next year. Rutger tomatoes are a good heirloom breed. You going to have so many fresh veggies this year. This fall when the garden is finished, take some chicken droppings and put in your garden and plow it in deep. I'm excited for you. Your country boy roots are coming to the surface😊.

[@ramonaalvarez7559]

Hey there Scott & Ms. Vicki👋🏼 I belted out in laughter when u told Ms. Vicki "Not unless u instruct me to care"! Man that soil is gorgeous!! Ms. Vicki is very well versed in gardening. Love listening to her. I just call 'em maters & taters😉That antique plow can be welded. I think that happens often with farm equipment. But it would be cool to see it kinda displayed somewhere in front around ur garden .. make a diy fountain beside it & some flowers. Oh wait .. where ur vintage wagon? Display the plow with that. Anyway just a few thoughts. Hey I'd throw those grass clumps over into the soggy area. Some of it may take root. Definitely wouldn't let that grass die. U have too many places to put grass. U prob already thought of that. Btw: your face was priceless when u plowed with the spring plow. Couldn't smell the dirt but I felt ur excitement. It's awesome to see such happiness in farming that land again. Cuddos to you Robbie. I'm happy for you. Great job here & thnx for the happiness & smiles. Y'all b safe & well. Blessings🙏🏼☮️😊 PS: Let us know how those prickly taters turn out🥔🥔

[@leapingkitties]

It's so exciting to see you planting where the jungle use to be. If you planted on the 4th, I can imagine the plants are coming up by now. How are you watering the beds or am I getting ahead of myself? Looking forward to seeing your garden grow!

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Yes, they are definitely coming up! Watering with the water hose.

[@melissas.117]

I can't wait to see these seeds grow!!! I love a garden and cannot grow one where we live so loving this video!!

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

Robert so great to see the Old Byrd Farm getting plowed for the first time in a VERY long time, and by no one better suited for it than you! Bringing the ole girl back to life and making the ground finally working for you, instead of being a brereding bed for nothing but privet and Westerisa!! Your gonna love the beans when you come up. Planted my Garlic and Onions here in Upper Northeastern Illinois a few days ago, and getting 2 yards of garden soil delivered on tuesday, to fill my hydro culture raised beds, { like what Aaron showed on several of his videos ] and then more planting:-) It is great seeing you actually plowing and using the land, and there be NO chemicals on the property. the food tastes better as well.

[@amilynnstapay796]

Most excellent